Senior Reinsurance Broker
London, LND, GB
Roanoke International Brokers Ltd (a Munich Re Company)
About the Company:
Roanoke International Brokers Ltd is a Lloyd’s-accredited broker, established in 2010, specialising in Marine (Direct and Reinsurance) and Treaty Reinsurance.
We are wholly owned by Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurance organisations, and have associated operations in Dubai and across seven U.S. states.
In addition to our core marine and treaty business, we manage a significant portfolio of Lloyd’s binders and have a specialist team dedicated to Political Risk and Terrorism facultative placements.
Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and innovation — combining the scale and stability of Munich Re with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique Lloyd’s broker.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Reinsurance Broker to join our growing London team.
The successful candidate will manage an established portfolio of treaty reinsurance accounts — both excess of loss and proportional — serving a diverse mix of international and London Market clients. You will also play a key role in developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships.
We are also open to considering an ambitious Reinsurance Technician who has direct client and underwriter interaction experience and is looking to take the next step in their career to become a specialist broker.
This role reports directly to Roanoke’s Chief Operating Officer and offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, supportive, and high-performing team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and place a portfolio of reinsurance business, including XL, proportional treaty, and facultative placements — primarily marine, with some non-marine opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and underwriters, ensuring clear communication and excellent service delivery.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging existing relationships and market insights.
- Discuss client reinsurance requirements directly, offering creative solutions and suitable market options.
- Prepare and present comprehensive renewal and new business submissions, including placing slips where required.
- Liaise with technical and accounting teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
- Keep accurate records and ensure all electronic files meet FCA and RIBL compliance standards.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and business development activities.
- Uphold the FCA and PRA Conduct Rules and act in accordance with the Consumer Duty to deliver good customer outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in reinsurance broking or a related client-facing reinsurance role, ideally within the London Market.
- Strong understanding of treaty and facultative placements, both marine and non-marine.
- Excellent working knowledge of UK and international reinsurance markets.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills — able to build trust with clients, colleagues, and market partners.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability with sound attention to detail.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Familiarity with CS10, Impact, PPL/Whitespace, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Commitment to professional development and maintaining the highest standards of conduct, integrity, and customer focus.
Core Competencies:
- Client Focus: Understands client needs and delivers tailored solutions that create value and strengthen relationships.
- Communication: Clearly and confidently conveys information, both verbally and in writing, while listening actively and empathetically.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues across teams and disciplines to achieve shared goals.
- Analytical Thinking: Gathers and interprets complex information, identifies key issues, and proposes practical, well-reasoned solutions.
- Commercial Awareness: Demonstrates understanding of market dynamics and identifies opportunities for business growth.
- Integrity and Accountability: Acts with honesty, transparency, and professionalism; takes ownership for delivering quality outcomes.
- Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to new situations, challenges, and client requirements while maintaining focus and composure.
- Resilience: Performs effectively under pressure and remains positive and solution-oriented in the face of challenges.
- Continuous Learning: Proactively seeks opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Innovation: Brings forward new ideas and creative approaches to improve client service and business performance.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of international clients and complex reinsurance placements.
- Professional growth opportunities supported by Munich Re’s global resources and reputation.
- A culture that promotes learning, flexibility, and balance — encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work.
Our DE&I Approach:
At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.